Question

Why does Radha’s mother tell her that it is not suitable for girls to climb trees? Find points to agree with Radha or her mother. Plan what you will say by making notes like this:

• Girls should be able to climb trees if they wish
  1. ___________________________
  2. ___________________________
  3. ___________________________
• Girls should not be allowed to climb trees
  1. ___________________________
  2. ___________________________
  3. ___________________________

Now divide the class into two groups. Present to the rest of the class the opinion of Radha who thinks there is no harm in girls climbing trees and of her mother who thinks girls should not do this.

Answer 1

• Girls should be allowed to climb the trees if they wish because
  1. it is a good game.
  2. it is a good exercise for the body.
  3. it helps them eat fruit if it is a fruit tree.
• Girls should not be allowed to climb trees because
  1. it might hurt them if they fall.
  2. it is not sensible, say the elders.
  3. their work will suffer.